Copy of Copy of Fact and Opinion

Fact or opinion?
Fact
Sometimes, we have to
sort out the fact and the opinions, to help us decide
what is true.

Then we can use this
information to form our own
opinion.
A fact is something
that has to be
true!
Every time,
always,
I can prove it!
Let's look at the difference!
Opinion
A dog is
an
animal.
Why?

We can prove that a dog is an
animal!
Dogs
are the best
pets to
have in your
home.
Why?
This is
how someone

feels
, but others may not agree.
Fact
Opinion
Let's practice. When I read the sentence,
please decide if it is a "fact" or "opinion."
Crayons are different colors.
fact
Your body has a skeleton.
fact
Cookies are delicious!
An alligator makes a nice pet.
opinion
A triangle is a 3 sided figure.
fact
Everyone should wear school
uniforms.
opinion
opinion
Examples of opinions:

"I
believe
that our classroom
is, without a doubt, the
most amazing classroom
in this school!

"I
think
that cinnamon rolls
are the most delicious snack
available!"
An
opinion
expresses a personal belief, feeling, or idea.
It's what
you think
, and how
you feel
about anything!
Example of a fact:
February is the second month
in the year.
Can we prove this statement?
Yes!
This must be
a fact!
Now share with the person
next to you,
a fact about yourself,
an opinion about something.
Can you share a
fact or an opinion?
Now share with the person
next to you,
1. a fact about yourself,
2. an opinion about something.
Can you share a
fact or an opinion?
Click on the above links to play a
fact and opinion game!
http://justkidsgames.com/play.php?EvelynsExpedition
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/5515/preview/
Using your worksheet, write an
opinion about what is happening
in this picture. Then write a fact
about this picture.